Munster ready for road again

Munster fly out of the province today on their latest European adventure as the players prepare for tomorrow’s Champions Cup Pool 1 opener against Sale Sharks in England’s north-west.

It is a sensible decision to fly out at least 24 hours before kick-off, the Munster management giving the squad every chance to settle in and get comfortable with their surroundings and fix any last-minute hitches in situ with enough time still left to ensure they countdown to the 1pm first whistle at AJ Bell Stadium with the minimum of disruption.

Nothing is left to chance on these trips, and when you have someone in charge of them with the experience of team manager Niall O’Donovan, there is very little that can catch Munster unawares.